The Hovendens Est. 1996

Inspiration

"But charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth forever; and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, it shall be well with him." Moroni 7:47

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

The Husband Princess


My lovely husband, Andrew, is princess Aurora. :) I was thinking what drama queens some husbands are, like mine waking up after I do. Have your husbands take the princess test...it is funny to see who they are, too.

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Here I go....

1. Typically what time do you wake up?

Me-6am, AJ-7am, Kids-6:30am


2. On a good night what time are your kids in bed?

A good night is 7pm for the youngest, 7:30 for the middles, 8pm for the oldest


3. How long have you been a mommy?

Been a mommy for 11 years.


4. How old were you when you became a mommy?

22


5. What is your favorite kids tv show/ movie?

I like Kipper, the kids currently like the original Jungle Book and Cars.


6. What is your least favorite kids show?

Which ever one is the current fad, spongebob, simpsons, etc...


7. What are your kids favorite chores??

Hmm.. Sam likes anything outside, Alice likes the bathroom, Maggie is really good in the kitchen, so is Will. Laurence is great picking up his room and Charles is at the stage where he is happy to help with any little easy task.


8. What is your favorite meal to cook?

Anything that takes less than 15 minutes.


9. What is the meal you cook the most?

Pasta with our special sauce, garlic bread and edemame.


10. What is your kids favorite meal?

Macaroni and cheese. Go figure...


11. What is your favorite thing your husband does with your kids?

Sing them to sleep, hands down...or playing the piano for them.


12. What are five things that make you smile when being a mom?

When they say funny things, when they help each other, when they make a good choice of their own free will, all the cute artwork, bear hugs and butterfly kisses.


13. If you could take your kids anywhere, where would it be?

I would take them to the grand canyon, or swimming with dolphins.


14. When was the last time you went somewhere without your kids?

Last night, on a date :).


15. What is your favorite past time activity to do with your kids?

Play games and go camping, hiking, to the beach, etc....


16. Name one thing you said you would never do as a mom.

Be late picking the kids up from someplace.


17. What is your favorite quality your mom has?

Mum is able to think about and analyze many different things at once, and knows whats what! I admire that immensely.


18. What is your advice for new moms?

Have a good sense of humor, it comes in really handy... and always carry wetwipes with you...everywhere!


19. What is the scariest or most heartbreaking moment as a mom?

The scariest is seeing something about to hurt them and not being able to stop it. The most heartbreaking moments are when they are heartbroken (loss of beloved pet, etc...).


20. What is your most joyful moment of being a mom?

After I've brought them home from the hospital and realized they were really mine and they were beautiful and healthy and so soft. Also when they accomplish something they have worked hard at.


21. When was the last time you were told 'I love you' by one of your kids?

Yesterday. :)

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